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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 29, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
The Walker Company Of Kentucky, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE OPERATING TRAKHOE FIRE EXTINGUISHER JARRED PIN FELL OUT, EXTINGUISHER ROLLED UNDER SEAT AND STARTED TO DISCHARGE.

July 30, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Walker Company Of Kentucky, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING DOZER. AS TURNED TO LOOK OUT SIDE FELT PAIN IN BACK PAIN WORSENED AS KEPT WORKING.

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